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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 669.01 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 669.01 and 272.14 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 669.01 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/669.01 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 669.01 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 182,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,066.30/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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